Health and Wellness: Johnston Community College offers Health and Fitness Science program

Submitted by JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Are you interested in a career in the health, exercise or wellness field? Johnston Community College’s Health and Fitness Science program might be just what the doctor ordered!

This new program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fitness and exercise industry. The multibillion dollar fitness industry is evolving with interesting business models and new ways to train.

Students will learn how to administer basic fitness tests and health risk appraisals, teach specific exercise and fitness classes and provide instruction in the proper use of exercise equipment and facilities. This hands-on program focuses on developing critical skills, knowledge and experiences for students to successfully pursue some of the fastest growing fitness careers, such as personal trainers, athletic trainers, wellness coaches and exercise physiologists.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in commercial fitness clubs, a YMCA or YWCA, wellness programs in business and industry, parks and recreation departments and other organizations implementing exercise and fitness programs.

Most classes are held in the JCC state-of-the-art fitness center, where students will learn about and use an array of fitness equipment as well as participate in trending fitness activities. Students will also gain a foundational knowledge of human anatomy, business principles, first aid and CPR.

JCC’s program requires two workbased learning opportunities. That means students get real world experience at some of the area’s top fitness facilities while still in school.

The Health and Fitness Science program is offered as a 70-credit hour Associate in Applied Science degree. Students can also get an 18-credit hour certificate. In addition, that certificate is available to high school students enrolled in the Career and College Promise program.

Students can start their health and fitness careers today at a fraction of the cost of many other programs.

For more information, visit www.johnstoncc.edu.